Audrey Klein is a Partner at Spencer House Partners (www.spencerhousepartners.com) running the 3rd-party fundraising business and is based in London. Before SPH she held Head of Fundraising roles at several firms but is best known for starting the European business out of London for the Park Hill Real Estate Group, a Division of Blackstone, which she ran for 9 yrs. Prior to joining Park Hill, she ran her own business for 5 yrs marketing alternative asset funds across all asset classes to European investors comprised of pension funds, banks, family offices. She is a graduate of Northwestern University's Kellogg School of business where she received an MBA, and is also a graduate of Emory University with a degree in Economics. Audrey is on the Corporate Board of Great Ormond Street Hospital and is a Non-Exec Board Member at Thriving, SFO and Planet Smart City. She is a Trustee of ULI's Charitable Trust and is on the board of Verbier 3-D.

Cherine Aboulzelof is Managing Partner & Global Co-Head for BGO Strategic Capital Partners ("BGO SCP") and sits on its global investment committee. BGO SCP provides strategic capital by way of asset and portfolio recapitalisations, structured transactions, co investments trhrough its discretionary co-mingled vehicles, and fund investments for managed accounts. Prior to joining BGO SCP platform in 2017, she has been responsible for Europe investments with two different real estate investment managers, investing across a number of real estate sectors in Europe between 2005 and 2017. She started her career in investment banking with Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley. She holds an M.B.A from INSEAD and a graduate degree from EM Lyon. She is a French, British and Lebanese citizen. Cherine serves as a Non Executive Director on the board Urban Logistics REIT.

Irene Ryan is an advisory board member of GRI Women Leading RE Europe and is a Managing Director at Starwood Capital Group. Irene is responsible for the asset management of debt investments by Starwood’s international lending platform in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Since joining Starwood Capital in 2013, Irene has managed over $14bn of loans held across multi-asset classes including loans on refurbishment and construction projects. Prior to joining Starwood Capital Group, Irene worked in a real estate focussed bank in London, holding a variety of lending roles from origination to loan restructuring and recovery. Before that, she worked at KPMG in Ireland and is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ireland (FCA).

Jenny, as Chief Investment Officer, plays a pivotal role in executing the Company's long-term strategic goals and is a key member of the executive leadership team. She is responsible for overseeing and directing London CIV's partner funds' investment portfolios, leading a team of investment professionals who manage a diverse range of public and private market funds and develop new solutions for Partner Funds. With over 30 years of experience in investment management, Jenny possesses extensive expertise in business and people management, asset allocation, and investment solutions across various asset classes. Before joining London CIV, she held several leadership roles, most notably as Chief Investment Officer at Tesco Pension Investment. There, she was instrumental in growing the business from a startup to an organization with over 100 employees and £25bn in assets under management.

Joanne McNamara is Executive Vice President – Europe of Oxford Properties, a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. In this role, Jo is responsible for all aspects of Oxford’s business across Europe. Jo is a member of Oxford’s global Executive and Investment Committees, and also a member of OMERS Portfolio Management Committee and OMERS Europe Executive Leadership Team. Jo was one of Oxford’s first team members in London, joining the European investment team in 2010, and over the past decade has contributed to and led many of the organization’s most significant investment and development transactions. Jo was most recently responsible for the operating performance of Oxford’s European business and leadership of the 40+ person European team.

Natalie Breen serves as Global Market Leaders - Real Assets at CSC Global. Based in the United Kingdom, she contributes to the company's strategic initiatives within the real asset market.

Ariadna serves as Senior Director of Investments in Europe at Stoneweg and leads the firm’s investment strategy and deployment in Iberia. Her prior experience includes investment roles at H.I.G. Capital and Lodge Quai in London, following the start of her career in Deutsche Bank’s investment banking division.

Ekaterina is a CEO and Co-Founder of Mirastar. Mirastar is a new specialist pan-European developer, investor and manager of big box logistics assets established by Ekaterina Avdonina, CEO, and Anthony Butler, CIO, in a joint venture with M7 Real Estate. From 2010 to 2018 Ekaterina was with Delin Capital Group focused on real estate investments and raising debt and co-founded DCAM. Previously, Ekaterina was with ING Real Estate in the Netherlands. Prior to ING, Ekaterina was with GVA in Moscow focused on the execution of development projects. Ekaterina graduated with a MSc. in Real Estate from Cass Business School and received a degree in Corporate Finance and Accounting from the Finance Academy under the Russian Government.

Jill is currently building True North Management, a next-gen real estate platform creating a better way of living for today, tomorrow and the day after. Prior to that, Jill was the Chief Investment Officer at The Collective and was a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Prior to The Collective, she worked as Investment Director for Greystar Europe, where she sourced and managed a £1bn + student housing portfolio, and also in charge of the company’s Asia growth strategy and investor relationships. Jill received her Bachelor of Economics from Peking University, China and MBA from Harvard Business School, United States.

Jill is currently building True North Management, a next-gen real estate platform creating a better way of living for today, tomorrow and the day after. Prior to that, Jill was the Chief Investment Officer at The Collective and was a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Prior to The Collective, she worked as Investment Director for Greystar Europe, where she sourced and managed a £1bn + student housing portfolio, and also in charge of the company’s Asia growth strategy and investor relationships. Jill received her Bachelor of Economics from Peking University, China and MBA from Harvard Business School, United States.

Ms. Massague is a member of the real estate team. Prior to StepStone, Ms. Massague worked with the real estate finance fund at GAM International where she was responsible for the conception, structure and execution of real estate investments across the UK and Europe. Before that she was a vice president of real estate debt advisory at the Blackstone Group. Ms. Massague received a MBA in real estate from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and dual BS degrees in architecture and management from MIT.

Marielle is an Executive Director in Real Estate within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, where she is responsible for the origination and execution of new real estate investments across Europe for the debt fund strategy. Marielle joined Goldman Sachs in 2021 as a senior associate within the real estate investing team, focusing on equity transactions in Southern Europe. Prior to joining the firm, Marielle was an associate at Mark Capital for four years. She began her career in Athos Partners as a placement agent. Marielle earned a MSc. in Corporate Finance and Banking and a master's degree in Management from EDHEC Business School.

Sabrina Yon-Boyenval is the Head of Asset Management Europe-Global Alternatives and an Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Asset Management- France. She plays a key role in the firm's extensive alternative investments platform, which manages over $400 billion in alternative assets globally. Her expertise contributes to J.P. Morgan Asset Management's strategy and strong presence in various European markets, particularly in real estate investment.

Irene Ryan is an advisory board member of GRI Women Leading RE Europe and is a Managing Director at Starwood Capital Group. Irene is responsible for the asset management of debt investments by Starwood’s international lending platform in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Since joining Starwood Capital in 2013, Irene has managed over $14bn of loans held across multi-asset classes including loans on refurbishment and construction projects. Prior to joining Starwood Capital Group, Irene worked in a real estate focussed bank in London, holding a variety of lending roles from origination to loan restructuring and recovery. Before that, she worked at KPMG in Ireland and is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ireland (FCA).

Senior finance expert with demonstrated successes in real estate lending, development finance, debt restructuring, portfolio management and controlling. Wide experience in the analysis of real estate and construction sectors on international level.

I joined Trimont as a BD Consultant in 2019. Trimont are industry experts, specialising in the management of loans secured by real estate.Trimont currently manages over 200Bn USD of loans for over 150 clients. I started my career as a commercial property lawyer, practicing for ten years. I then ran the business development for the real estate arm of a large corporate, before building a boutique real estate practice and selling the business in 2017.Since 2018 I have been a consultant for a number of service providers, family offices and private propcos in the industry. I'm a Trustee of Variety, the Children’s Charity and Chair of the “Props”, a premier real estate charity event.

Fiona is a Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Capital Markets UK, based in London. She has been based in the UK since 2001, with c.20 years of experience in the real estate sector, spanning investment banking, debt funds and advisory in the UK and Europe. She started her career at Deutsche Bank in London, focusing on European large loan origination for CMBS/syndication exit and was most recently investing in UK and European real estate whole loans, senior loans and mezzanine loans at the real estate debt funds of Intermediate Capital Group and latterly M&G Investments, prior to joining BNP Paribas in 2017. At BNP Paribas, she is responsible for running the real estate financing and coverage business in the UK.

Industry leader with over 20 years experience in the European commercial real estate industry with a strong and loyal network of market players. Uniquely diverse background covering loan origination, structuring, underwriting, execution, capital markets and distribution of loans and bonds via CMBS and syndication. An inspirational and dynamic group leader with a history of transforming teams to drive optimum results whilst maintaining a strong risk discipline. Passionate about developing future talent and leading diversity initiatives. A qualified lawyer.

The first eleven years of my career took place in international banking in Real Estate Finance both in Madrid and in London (Royal Bank of Scotland and Credit Agricole). In early 2013 I joined Sareb, the Spanish bad bank, where I led the strategy and workout of a portfolio of over €40bn of Outstanding Balance for four years. After that, I moved to the Instiutional Sales team where I led the creation of the Loan Sales Chanel and after took charge of the Institutional Sales department and was also in charge of the sale of portfolios of both NPLs and REOs. In 2021 I joined Sigrun Partner as Managing Director for the Real Estate Department where I closed several transactions in Alternative Lending of Real Estate projects in Spain and Portugal.

Rossitsa is a managing director in Real Estate Investing within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, where she is responsible for the origination and execution of new investments for the Real Estate Credit Partners program in Europe. Rossitsa earned a Masters degree in Management and Corporate Finance from ESSEC Business School in Paris in 2010.

Following a decade of experience in the real estate financing sector, Katja (Ekaterina) Pazelskaya became a managing partner at Blue Tagus, co-founded by her in 2013. In her role, she has been focused on translating investment strategies into tailor-made real estate investment programmes that work in geography-specific context. Next to that, Katja manages acquisitions, as well as creates real estate products adequate to the economic and market cycle. Before co-founding Blue Tagus, Katja had extensive experience in structuring and placement of funding and capital solutions for real estate loans portfolio. She was an Executive Director at ABN AMRO (Amsterdam / London) , overseeing a €120 billion real estate loan book.

Marit van Rheenen is the Head of ESG Europe & Asia Pacific at Goldman Sachs. She joined Goldman Sachs Asset Management in October 2021, leading ESG efforts for real estate in Europe and Asia. This newly created role highlights the increasing demand for expertise in sustainable business practices and regulatory compliance. Previously, van Rheenen brought her valuable experience from Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (JLL) to Goldman Sachs.

Dorota is a Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of REINO Group (fund and investment management company based in Poland). Dorota has over 25 years of professional experience in the real estate industry working for PWC and Knight Frank in the CEE region. She advised local and international developers, global investment funds, and Polish entities in these roles. Dorota has invested and managed more than EUR 2bn of Polish real estate for various Polish and international structures. She is a Polish licensed valuer and a Member of the RICS. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Management and MBA from the University of Minnesota/Carlson Schoof of Management.

Irène Fossé serves as Director of Research & Strategy at AEW Europe, a leading real estate investment management firm headquartered in France. In her role, she leads strategic research initiatives and market analysis across European real estate markets. Fossé brings extensive expertise in real estate investment strategy, market research, and portfolio optimization. She is responsible for providing strategic insights that guide AEW Europe's investment decisions and market positioning. Her work involves analyzing European property markets, identifying investment opportunities, and developing strategic frameworks for the firm's real estate portfolio management activities.

Sarah-Jane Osborne serves as Regional Managing Director for Bristol and Head of Workplace UK and Europe at Avison Young, a leading global commercial real estate services firm. With extensive experience in workplace strategy and real estate solutions, she leads the company's workplace consulting initiatives across the UK and European markets. Based in Bristol, Sarah-Jane specializes in helping organizations optimize their real estate portfolios and workplace strategies to enhance productivity and employee experience. Her expertise encompasses workplace design, occupancy planning, and strategic real estate advisory services, making her a key leader in Avison Young's European operations and workplace transformation services.

Tina joined KSL in 2011. Tina helps co-lead the European portfolio after establishing KSL in Asia, and is a member of KSL's private equity and Asia Investment Committees. Tina was awarded in 2018 The International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) and The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) Young Leader Award and featured as one of the Influential Women in Hospitality by Hotel Magazine in 2018. Prior to KSL, Tina was an Investment Banking Analyst at Citigroup in the Real Estate group. Tina graduated magna cum laude from The University of Pennsylvania, where she holds a B.S. in Finance and Real Estate from the Wharton School and a B.A. in International Studies from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Ioanna Paschalidou is the Head of Portfolio Management at Henderson Park Capital Partners, leading the firm's Fund and Portfolio management teams since 2018. With over 17 years of real estate asset management experience across Europe, she has held significant roles at top firms. Before joining Henderson Park, she was a Principal at Blackstone in London, managing German office and retail portfolios worth around €5 billion. Her duties included strategy oversight for leasing, capital projects, financings, and sales. Paschalidou also held senior positions at Tishman Speyer, serving as a Senior Director in Development and Asset Management in Frankfurt and as a Portfolio Manager for their pan-European value-add fund in London. She started her career as an Analyst at JP Morgan Asset Management. Ioanna holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Oxford and a Master of Science from University College London.

Célia has an extensive background in institutional real estate across Europe, with a strong specialization in the Spanish market. She has managed portfolios totalling €500 million in assets under management, across the full asset life cycle. She founded Apsoma, a real estate operating platform in Spain. Her experience combines investment and active asset management, a strong technical and construction background with deep expertise in sustainable investment frameworks, and rigorous financial and operational execution excellence. Previously, Celia spent 11 years in Tishman Speyerfirst in the Paris office, as part of the Acquisition & Asset Management team and then in Madrid to oversee the development, leasing, asset and property management while sourcing acquisitions in Madrid and Barcelona. She holds a Civil Engineering Degree from ESTP (Paris’ Civil Engineering School) as well as a Master in International Finance from HEC Paris Business School.

Helga Camalon dirige le développement commercial institutionnel et la gestion de fonds chez Praemia REIM, société française spécialisée dans l'immobilier commercial européen. Forte d'une solide expertise en investissement immobilier et en levée de fonds institutionnels, elle supervise les relations avec les investisseurs institutionnels et le développement de nouveaux produits d'investissement. Son rôle stratégique chez Praemia REIM comprend la gestion des fonds immobiliers et l'expansion de la clientèle institutionnelle, contribuant à la croissance de cette plateforme d'investissement immobilier reconnue sur le marché européen.

Selin Halman is a Principal in the Real Estate Debt Strategies Group at Blackstone. Based in the London office, she has been involved in originating real estate financings across all asset classes in Western Europe. Prior to joining Blackstone in 2018, Selin received her B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University in Chicago, USA.

Safinaz Zakaria is a Partner at Crosstree Real Estate Partners, where she is responsible for the sourcing, execution, and delivery of investments. Joining in 2013, she has demonstrated extensive experience across various asset classes, including office, retail, hotel, industrial, residential, co-living, and student properties, investing across the capital stack. Prior to her tenure at Crosstree, Safinaz was a part of Rothschild's Real Estate and Leisure Investment Banking team. She holds an MA in Economics and Arabic from the University of Edinburgh.

Abby has responsibility for leading the execution of Oxford's European investment strategy, with a particular focus on France and Germany, in line with Oxford's target for growth to over C$13.5bn AUM by 2020. Abby has over 10 years' experience in real estate development, investment and finance, working on over £3bn of transactions across Washington, DC, London and Paris. Prior to joining Oxford, Abby worked at The Carlyle Group’s European Real Estate Fund in London and at Buchanan Partners, a local real estate developer in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region.

Ms. Massague is a member of the real estate team. Prior to StepStone, Ms. Massague worked with the real estate finance fund at GAM International where she was responsible for the conception, structure and execution of real estate investments across the UK and Europe. Before that she was a vice president of real estate debt advisory at the Blackstone Group. Ms. Massague received a MBA in real estate from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and dual BS degrees in architecture and management from MIT.

Maria Terzini is a Principal at TPG, a leading global private investment firm, based in London, UK. She joined TPG in 2018 and has since focused on numerous real estate transactions across Europe. Prior to TPG, Maria began her career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She holds an M.Sc. in Finance and a B.Sc. in Business Administration and Management from Bocconi University in Milan. Maria also serves on the Board of Directors of Tempore Properties SOCIMI, a prominent public PRS platform in Spain. Her expertise lies in European real estate investment.

Audrey Klein is a Partner at Spencer House Partners (www.spencerhousepartners.com) running the 3rd-party fundraising business and is based in London. Before SPH she held Head of Fundraising roles at several firms but is best known for starting the European business out of London for the Park Hill Real Estate Group, a Division of Blackstone, which she ran for 9 yrs. Prior to joining Park Hill, she ran her own business for 5 yrs marketing alternative asset funds across all asset classes to European investors comprised of pension funds, banks, family offices. She is a graduate of Northwestern University's Kellogg School of business where she received an MBA, and is also a graduate of Emory University with a degree in Economics. Audrey is on the Corporate Board of Great Ormond Street Hospital and is a Non-Exec Board Member at Thriving, SFO and Planet Smart City. She is a Trustee of ULI's Charitable Trust and is on the board of Verbier 3-D.

Claire-Louise Deanfield is a Managing Director in the PJT Park Hill Real Estate Group at PJT Partners, based in London. Prior to joining PJT Park Hill, Ms. Deanfield led the European Real Estate Transaction Management team in Lazard's Private Capital Advisory Group. She earned a BSc in Economics from University College London.

Clémence Caniaux serves as Head of Real Estate at EDF Invest, the investment arm of EDF Group, France's leading energy company. In her role, she oversees real estate investment strategies and portfolio management, contributing to EDF's diversified investment approach. Based in France, Caniaux brings expertise in real estate development and asset management to support EDF Invest's growth objectives. Her position involves identifying strategic real estate opportunities and managing property investments that align with EDF Group's broader business strategy and sustainability goals.

Dorota is a Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of REINO Group (fund and investment management company based in Poland). Dorota has over 25 years of professional experience in the real estate industry working for PWC and Knight Frank in the CEE region. She advised local and international developers, global investment funds, and Polish entities in these roles. Dorota has invested and managed more than EUR 2bn of Polish real estate for various Polish and international structures. She is a Polish licensed valuer and a Member of the RICS. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Management and MBA from the University of Minnesota/Carlson Schoof of Management.

Ekaterina Quenelle est Directrice de Levée de Fonds et Clients Institutionnels chez MoZaïC Asset Management, société de gestion de patrimoine française. Elle pilote le développement commercial auprès des investisseurs institutionnels et supervise les stratégies de collecte de fonds. Son expertise couvre la structuration de produits financiers, la gestion relation client institutionnelle, et le développement d'activités dans l'asset management. Diplômée en finance, elle apporte une solide expérience dans l'industrie de la gestion d'actifs et contribue activement à la croissance stratégique de MoZaïC Patrimoine sur le segment institutionnel français et international.